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The History of Integration of Sports at West Virginia University

Calvin Magee
Running Backs Coach, Southern University/ South Florida (1990) (Years coached- 2001-present) New Orleans, La.

Calvin the assistant coach in charge of running backs came to WVU from South Florida where he was the run coordinator for the Bulls, after a stellar career in professional football. He was a four year starter for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985-88 while leading the Bucs in receptions (45), receiving yards (564) and receiving touchdowns (5) in 1986. Magee was a Pro Bowl alternate in 1987. He completed his professional career with the Houston Oilers in 1989. Magee served as running backs coach at South Florida since 1997, and was promoted to run game coordinator prior to the 1999 season. He was part of USF’s original football staff in 1996 as the tight ends and special teams coach. Prior to joining the USF staff in 1996, Magee was assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at Tampa Catholic High from 1990-95. He was an All American at Southern and was selected a three time all SWAC selection at tight end. He led the Jaguars in receptions for four years (1981-84), was named MVP twice (1983 and 1984) and was selected as MVP of the 1984 Freedom Bowl. Magee was inducted into the Southern University Hall of Fame in 2000.

 

African American Pioneers: Assistand Football Coaches at West Virginia University

Garrett Ford
Darrell Hazell
Jerry Holmes
Larry Holton
David Lockwood
  Calvin Magee
Kevin Ramsey
Paul Randolph
Bob Simmons
Bruce Tall